clear and present danger

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clear and present danger > noun, state
Meaning	A standard for judging when freedom of speech can be abridged.
Examples	"no one has a right to shout `fire' in a crowded theater when there is no fire because such an action would pose a clear and present danger to public safety"
Broader	danger